Critics argue that classical liberalism’s brand of economics is inherently evil, overemphasizing monetary profit through unchecked capitalism and simple greed. However, one of the key beliefs of classical liberalism is that the goals, activities, and behaviors of a healthy economy are ethically praise...
Classical liberalism is a "bottom-up" theory, which regards international relations as an outgrowth of politics in the domestic or national political arena. Only by looking at the classical liberal idea "behind the border," are we able to move closer to comprehending its meaning "beyond the ...
Meaning “rule by the people,” democracy is a system of government that not only allows but requires the participation of the people in the political process to function properly. U.S. PresidentAbraham Lincoln, in his famed 1863Gettysburg Addressmay have best defined democracy as a “…governme...
In economic policies, limited government is frequently associated with the ideas of classical liberalism and laissez-faire economics. While many theorists support the principle of limited government, there are disagreements on how strong those limitations should be. Investopedia / Zoe Hansen Understandin...
Some people think of Western culture and values as being characterized by democracy, liberalism, enlightenment, scientific progress and individualism. They see it as a birthright to be passed on from generation to generation through the ages. However, culture and values are options to be made acti...
"Lockeian liberalism" and "classical republicanism": the formation, function and failure of the categories The contest between "Lockeian liberalism" and "classical republicanism" as explanatory frameworks for the intellectual history of the American Revolution, ... J Clark - 《Intellectual History Revi...
Most interesting is the 2004 presidential election where "moral values" seemed to carry the day. While it's easy to say a victory for the Religious Right, in my opinion it's more a failure of the Left and Liberalism. Bush got almost half the Hispanic vote and 56% (according to CNN) ...
1Forms of Liberalism Democrats have long been known as the liberal party in the United States, whereas Republicans are often more socially and fiscally conservative. Democrats tend to support progressive social causes, a stronger taxation system and social programs based on community responsibility. Th...
pluralism’s acceptance of diversity is also embraced in other areas of society, most noticeably in culture and religion. To some extent, both cultural and religious pluralism are based on ethical or moral pluralism, the theory that while several diverse values may forever be in conflict with eac...
In practice, the goals of neoliberalism depend to a great degree on the government. In this manner, neoliberalism is really at odds with the “hands-off” laissez-faire economic policies of classical liberalism. Unlike classical liberalism, neoliberalism is highly constructivist and demands strong gov...